Guest Author - Tonya Callihan
Name: Brian Lee Vickers
Birthday: October 24, 1983
Location: Palm Beach, FL
Height/Weight: 5'11" / 160 lbs
Martial Status: Single
Sponsor: Red Bull
Hobbies: Golf, scuba diving, traveling, sky diving, biking, mountain road biking, kayaking, video games.
Personal Vehicle: Trackside, Toyota Camry, Lexus GS HybridFavorite Book: Art of Happiness by Dalai LamaFavorite Movies: Dumb n’ Dumber, The Thomas Crown Affair, The Last Samurai Old School, Wedding CrashersFavorite Video Game: EA Sports NASCAR Racing, Tiger Woods PGA TourFavorite Food: Pepperoni PizzaFavorite Music: O.A.R, Jack Johnson, Frank SinatraRacing Heroes: Dale Earnhardt, Michael Schumacher, Ayrton Senna, Mario Andretti, Jeff Gordon, Bobby Labonte, Terry Labonte, Dale Jarret, Richard Petty, Kyle Petty, Adam Petty, and many othersNon-Racing Heroes: Albert Einstein, the Dalai Lama
"My heroes all had a dream and were willing to do all that it takes to reach it without sacrificing principles. Some of them, such as Adam, Dale and Senna, made the ultimate sacrifice- their life, while pursuing their goals." - Brian Vickers
Favorite City on Racing Circuit: Chicago
Most memorable racing achievement: Winning 1st NASCAR Busch Series championship with Ricky Hendrick
Best advice from parents: Be yourself and work hard. Never Give Up.
Greatest Influence on you life: Parents
What drives you crazy: Slow cars in the left lane. Deception and lack of principles
Best part of your job: Driving the racecar.
Worst part of your job: Haven't found it yet.
What do you like to do in your spare time: Spend time with friends and family
What one thing about yourself would surprise people: I'm an avid reader.
Awards: 2003 Busch Series Champion
Car Number: 83
Team: Red Bull
Current 2009 Sprint Cup Position: 16th in points
First Race : 2003 UAW-GM Quality 500 in Charlotte, NC
First Win: 2006 UAW-Ford 500 in Talladega, FL
Wins: 1
Top Tens: 42
Top fives: 16
Pole Positions: 6
Brian Vickers on the Internet:
http://www.brianvickers.com
http://www.myspace.com/brainvickers
http://www.facebook.com/brianvickers
If you would like to contact Brian Vickers you can join his Myspace and/or Facebook and send him a personal message or you can call, fax or email. The call and fax numbers are for business purposes only.
Phone: (336) 475-4042
Fax: (336) 474-3927
Email: contact@brianvickers.com
Brian Vickers, LLC.
27 High Tech Boulevard
Thomasville, NC 27360
Some highlights from Brian’s career:
· 1999 "Rookie of the Year": Tri-County Motor Speedway
· Voted 1999 "Rising Star of the Year" - Motorsports Magazine
· Voted 1999 "Most Popular Driver" - Tri-County Motor Speedway
· Youngest ever feature division winner (LMS) at Hickory Motor Speedway
· Runner-Up: 1999 NASCAR Late Model Stock Championship, Tri-County
· Earned 11 Pole Awards at (3) Tracks - Caraway, Tri-County, and Hickory
· Winner - Hickory Motor Speedway (8/14/99)
· Winner - Tri-County Motor Speedway (8/13/99)
· Winner - Tri-County Motor Speedway (6/18/99)
· Winner - Tri-County Motor Speedway (6/11/99)
· Winner - Tri-County Motor Speedway (6/4/99)
· Winner - Tri-County Motor Speedway (5/28/99)
Keep a lookout on this driver’s career. He’s young and has been around racing his entire life. I think we all can expect great things from him. Check back as I will keep updating his profile as well as every driver’s profile as new information develops.
Resources: http://www.nascar.com
http://www.brianvickers.com
